Medical Assistant (MA) - Cardiovascular Clinic - Full Time

Kingman Regional Medical Center•Kingman, AZ

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides patient care under the direct supervision of a Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner in the office suite or exam room. The role supports KHI’s vision of being among the kindest, highest-quality health systems in the country and is responsible for following applicable KHI policies and procedures. Duties include preparing patients for examinations, coordinating appointments and communications, supporting clinical testing and specimen collection, and maintaining clinical work areas and supplies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; proof must be provided upon hire.
Meet one of the following: graduate from a medical assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools; hold a current medical assistant certification from a nationally recognized certifying body accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or American National Standards Institute (such as AAMA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA); or complete a medical services training program through the U.S. Armed Forces.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Ability to communicate effectively, manage multiple priorities and tasks, and maintain attention to detail.
Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent or emergent situations according to protocol.
Knowledge of or ability to implement direct care for patients from newborn through geriatric age.
Knowledge of or ability to use basic medical terminology.
Ability to distinguish appropriate colors.
Ability to consistently reach and/or work above and below shoulder level and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to walk or remain on feet for 90% of the day, with frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, and standing.
Ability to sit at a desk for 10% of the day and communicate by telephone.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience as a medical assistant in a clinical outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care under the direct supervision of a Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner.
Maintain compliance with applicable KHI Policies and Procedures.
Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for examinations, including taking vital signs and recording history and reasons for seeking care.
Cross-train in data entry, account balancing, charging fees, and collecting payments due.
Schedule and confirm appointments.
Facilitate communication among patients, families, and clinical staff.
Report to Public Health as directed by a provider.
Maintain work areas, including exam rooms, supplies, medications, and immunizations.
Perform CLIA-waived laboratory tests and obtain specimens; perform proficiency testing and run controls for waived tests; venipuncture may be performed.
Perform other duties as assigned.